advertise
AD-vuh-tyz
Advertise (verb) means to promote a product, service, or event publicly in order to attract interest or sales. Example: “The startup advertised its app through social media influencers.”
verb
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To promote a product, service, or event publicly in order to attract interest or sales.
"Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows."
"The startup advertised its app through social media influencers."
"They advertised the job opening on several career sites."
"The cafe advertises its daily specials on a chalkboard outside the door."
How to use advertise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo publicly promote something so people notice it and (usually) buy it.
Common pairings
advertise a product
advertise online
advertise a job
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- advertises
- Past tense
- advertised
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Etymology
From Middle English advertisen, from Old French avertir, "to warn" or "give notice," later reshaped to match advertisement.
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What does “advertise” mean?
The word “advertise” means to promote a product, service, or event publicly in order to attract interest or sales. In plain terms, to publicly promote something so people notice it and (usually) buy it.
How do you pronounce “advertise”?
“Advertise” is pronounced AD-vuh-tyz (/ˈædvɚˌtaɪ̯z/ in IPA).
How do you use “advertise” in a sentence?
Here is “advertise” used in a sentence: “The startup advertised its app through social media influencers.”
What is another word for “advertise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “advertise” include publish, promote, publicise and sell.
What part of speech is “advertise”?
“Advertise” is a verb.
Where does the word “advertise” come from?
The word “advertise” comes from Old French. From Middle English advertisen, from Old French avertir, "to warn" or "give notice," later reshaped to match advertisement.
Is “advertise” a common word?
“Advertise” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between advertise and market?
"Advertise" specifically means to promote a product, service, or event publicly to attract attention or sales, usually through paid announcements. "Market" is broader, covering the whole process of research, pricing, and promotion, of which advertising is just one part.
Can you advertise for something rather than a product?
Yes, "advertise for" is used when publicly seeking a person or item, as in "advertise for a new assistant," rather than promoting a product for sale.
What is the difference between advertise and advertisement?
"Advertise" is a verb describing the action of promoting something, while "advertisement" is the noun for the specific paid notice or announcement itself.
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